Building Climate

Heat, flooding, wildfire, and service failures expose the gap between a building that meets a standard and one that protects people through disruption. Climate-Resilient Buildings helps architects, engineers, owners, housing providers, and public planners connect technical decisions with daily operations. Its evidence-led framework links hazard assessment, occupant needs, and infrastructure dependencies to proportionate design and investment choices. Learn how thermal safety, water pathways, structural performance, and site conditions interact. Assess retrofit priorities using condition ...

From a bestselling author of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world’s greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a...

An instant New York Times bestseller! “Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun.” —Sable Sorensen, USA TODAY bestselling author A debut high-stakes fantasy romance trilogy set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between rival witches and dragon riders as they battle to...

From “tomorrow’s greatest designer” (The Atlantic), a personal and deeply researched look at how the choices we build into our environment reflect and determine the way we think, connect, and live. We've been led to believe that purposefully designed spaces are something reserved only for...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * WINNER OF THE J ANTHONY LUKAS WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARD *NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY FINANCIAL TIMES, NPR, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL * FINALIST FOR THE FINACIAL TIMES/MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR...

Build it. Fill it. Grow it. Your most productive vegetable garden yet — on any budget, in any yard. Hard, rocky, or worn-out soil? A bad back that hates bending over rows? A tiny yard, a patio, or a rental? A raised bed quietly solves all of it — you grow in soil you control, with fewer weeds, better drainage, and a bigger harvest. But most beginners hit two walls: “How do I build one?” and “Why does filling it cost so much?” Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners answers both, one calm step at a time — no building skills, no guesswork, and no expensive mistakes. You’ll get a ...

When faced with certain extinction, how far would we go to survive—and what choices would we make? Their kind stands at the edge of oblivion. With time running out and no future left to inherit, a final decision is made to create something new. Not a refuge. Not a preservation of what was lost. But an entirely new world—built from ambition, curiosity, and the desperate hope that survival alone might be enough. In this constructed Eden, knowledge accelerates. Intelligence awakens. Systems evolve beyond their original purpose. What begins as creation soon becomes emergence, and emergence ...

FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST The story of the urgent fight to save coral reefs, and why it matters to us all Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When...

The AMOC Atlas explores the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation — the powerful, planet-spanning system that moves heat, freshwater, and life around our world. Through clear explanations, visual insights, and a global perspective, this Atlas connects the science of ocean circulation to the climate we live in, the ecosystems we depend on, and the future we share. The Atlantic connects us all. This is its story. Written, edited, and produced by Richard Faith, Executive Director of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to confront global ...

Better predictions do not automatically cut emissions. Organizations need to know when artificial intelligence changes physical operations, what those changes achieve, and whether the evidence supports continued investment. AI for Climate Mitigation gives policy, infrastructure, sustainability, technology, and investment professionals a framework for assessing that chain. It connects digital capabilities to operational decisions and verified environmental outcomes, with explicit attention to baselines, uncertainty, and system boundaries. Examine opportunities in clean power, buildings, ...

Sustainable real estate is no longer a niche premium — it is the performance standard the entire built environment must meet. Buildings account for 37 percent of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, yet the sector consistently underdelivers against its technical decarbonization potential. This book explains why and what must change. - Understand the full carbon profile of the built environment, from operational energy use to embodied carbon in construction materials and the whole-life carbon accounting frameworks that measure both - Analyze green building certification systems ...

A thriving garden is not the result of one secret technique. It comes from making the right decisions—in the right order. The No-Dig Organic Garden Blueprint is a practical, evidence-led guide to building and operating a productive organic garden with healthier soil, fewer weeds, efficient water use, and dependable harvests—without routine tilling or one-size-fits-all advice. Whether you are preparing your first raised bed or improving an established growing space, Ezra Northwood guides you through the complete process: observe, test, plan, build, plant, protect, diagnose, harvest, and ...

Introducing the 7 principles for practicing critical hope--because hope isn’t something you have; it’s something you do. Each person has a unique, ever-changing relationship to hope. Hope alone can be transformational--but in moments of despair, or when you’re up against profound injustice...

What will it take to save Planet Earth? In a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, it is imperative to re-examine our moral compass and re-evaluate our responsibilities towards all living beings and the planet we share. The choices we make today will determine the fate of generations to come. It is with this urgency in mind that Three Moral Imperatives was born. Compassiviste founder Ali Horriyat delves into the three interconnected realms where he believes our ethical obligations are most pressing: Children's rights Animal rights Environmental stewardship This book is not merely a...

The World-Tree has found a home in the sky. Unfortunately, it left the door open. Alaric Thorne thought his days of saving the world were over. He had successfully parked his walking tavern, the Root & Radiance, in the beautiful High-Gardens. The ale was flowing, the crops were glowing, and the only threat was a goat with a taste for physics. Then the temperature dropped. When the World-Tree drank from the Void-Spring, it created a cosmic draft. Now, a supernatural chill is seeping into the world, freezing oceans, shattering mountains, and threatening to turn the entire planet into a ...

This ultimate guide provide detail strategy and technique to design and develop resilient buildings against extreme cyclones and high winds. This guidebook has been analyzed all of these issues that occurs during cyclone and high wind events and assessed the risks of the different building types and the vulnerable communities.The weather system is gradually turned into more violent due to climate change. Climate change has increased the frequency, intensity, severity etc. of the different natural disasters. For this reason, extreme cyclones and high winds are common disasters in the ...

Roots of Renewal: Building a Sustainable Future for Coffee in a Changing Climate explores the future of the world’s most beloved beverage through the lens of sustainability, science, and social responsibility. From the misty highlands of Ethiopia to the coffee cooperatives of Latin America, this book traces how climate change, deforestation, and global trade are reshaping the landscapes and livelihoods behind every cup. Written in an engaging and accessible style, it reveals the hidden connections between ecology, innovation, and consumer choice. Readers will learn how farmers are ...

Bloomsbury presents Future Build: How Construction Can Heal Our Planet, written and read by Will Arnold Future Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change. Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the...

Read by the author. In a season of loneliness? Take comfort in the stories of other women who share their own honest experiences of feeling isolated, struggling to find friends, and still finding a meaningful way through. With the current crisis of loneliness and lack of friendships in today's...

In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Michael Pollan, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how innovators from around the world are combining urban nature with emerging technologies, protecting the planet’s cities from the effects of climate change and safeguarding the...